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Corrugated sheet processing apparatus

US10882271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1762
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A corrugated sheet processing apparatus (120) is disclosed, comprising feed and guide rollers for selecting, moving and supporting sheets or webs to a corrugator (136) for forming a corrugated sheet; and a control system for controlling the sheet processing equipment (136) or a cutter (148); the sheet processing apparatus (136) further comprising a visual inspection unit (162) for reading printed information markers on at least one printed sheet or web as the printed sheet or web pass through the corrugated sheet processing apparatus (136) or corrugator; and wherein the control system further has a data look-up table whereby the apparatus (120) can identify what products will be produced downstream of the visual inspection unit, and the required settings for the sheet processing equipment or corrugator for those products.

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